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 Practical informationIncluded in long-distance tours
Meals & AccomodationOur staff will prepare all meals and you get the chance to taste traditional Icelandic specialities such as fresh and smoked lamb, trout, salmon, and a variety of cheese and other dairy products. While the riding tour our guests make their own lunch pack from the large breakfast table.Depending on the tour you choose, you may stay in farmhouses, hotels, guest-houses, schools, mountain cabins or tents. Sleepingbag accommodation includes mattresses only and accommodation is shared, sometimes with the whole group.
Riding abilityOn the longer tours we ride 5-10 hours per day over flatlands, hills, rocks and rivers. We therefore recommend that participants have solid riding experience, good condition and are in good health.Please noteYour riding clothes and boots must be disinfected before you arrive. It is prohibited by Icelandic law to bring used riding equipment including saddles, bridles, etc., into the country, as well as used leather riding boots or other leather riding wear. Riding clothes should be dry-cleaned. (chemically cleaned), and rubber riding boots should be disinfected with chlorine.More information you find at 
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InsurancesWe recommend strongly to have your own personal insurance when joining a riding tour in Iceland.What to bringTemperatures in the summer can range from freezing to 20° C, so be prepared for all kinds of weather, and pack warm clothes such as a wind-proof jacket, woollen or fleece sweaters, gloves, thick woollen socks, headbands/ear muffs, scarf, long under-wear and your ridingtrousers of course. We recommend for the riding rubber boots or/and hiking shoes. For the cabins are slippers advisable. Also prepare for the best weather and bring along lighter clothes and sun block, and don't forget your swimsuit (hot pools). If you need you should bring a small pillow and personal medicine. Our staff is not allowed to give out any medicine except in case of emergency.BookingsYou can book through your travelagency or directly at Hestasport. Bookings can be made by letter, e-mail or fax. 25% of the tour price is payable two weeks after reservation. Full payment should be made four weeks before arrival in Iceland. Family-, group- or children discount can be made by special arrangement.Cancellation-termsCancellations should be made by letter, fax or e-mail.Cancellations ..cost generally a processing cost of € 100,- ..received later than 4 weeks prior to departure: 25% ..received later than 2 weeks prior to departure: 50% ..received later than 48 hours prior to departure: 100% We reserve the right to alter any itinerary in the passengers best interest and for reasons of safety. This will not reduce the quality of our tours! It is advisable to have your own personal insurance when joining a riding tour in Iceland. |
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